Question

Simplify 5a + b – 3a + 2b

Answer 1

Here we are given an expression 5a + b – 3a + 2b

We have to simplify it

Now, we should know that the terms with the same variables can be added and subtracted

So, here, in the question, the terms with a will be added or subtracted separately and the terms with b will be added or subtracted separately

5a + b – 3a + 2b = 5a - 3a + b + 2b

                            = 2a + 3b

So, the answer will be 2a + 3b

Answer 2

As per the data given in the question,

We have to determine the value of the expression -  5a + b – 3a + 2b

We will solve the given expression by separating the like terms.

So, for simplifying the given expression, we will separate the like terms on one side.

So, we will get the value as,

$5a+b-3a+2b\\ = 5a - 3a + b + 2b\\= 2a + 3b$

So, the value of the expression will be $2a + 3b$